10cc’s “I’m Not In Love”: The Backstory
The band rejected this song at first. But an ambitious “makeover” turned it into a huge hit – and one of the most unusual of the 70s.
The Guilty Pleasure Song: What’s Yours?
We all have at least one: a song that’s not deemed “cool,” but that we enjoy nonetheless. ‘Fess up: what’s yours?
Rocky Dijon: The Spicy Percussion Master
How did a stowaway from Ghana wind up playing on some of the biggest hits of classic rock? Here’s the story of Rocky Dijon.
Some Overlooked Bands of the 70s
We’ve gotten so used to the Usual Suspects on rock radio that several cool bands from the 70s go (relatively) unnoticed. Time to show ’em more love.
“Brothers and Sisters”: Peak Allman Brothers
The story of The Allman Brothers is almost Southern gothic. But one year, and one album, put them on a better path. A new book explores it.